Senior Physiotherapist
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.32 - $129,591.28 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes & Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 23 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Physiotherapist
Lachlan Health Service (Parkes&Forbes)
About the role
Lead. Teach. Transform care in two thriving rural communities.
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced and passionate Senior Physiotherapist to step into a pivotal leadership role supporting the Parkes and Forbes Health Services in Western NSW Local Health District.
As the senior clinician within the acute care physiotherapy team, you’ll bring advanced clinical reasoning, confident decision-making and a strong commitment to best practice. You’ll provide high-level clinical care, expert supervision, and guidance for staff and students while collaborating closely with colleagues across our District to enhance service delivery.
💼 What you’ll be doing
- Deliver high-level, complex physiotherapy care with advanced clinical reasoning and independent professional judgement
- Provide leadership, clinical supervision and mentorship to staff, Allied Health Assistants and university students, fostering a strong learning culture
- Plan, implement, evaluate and report on services to ensure safe, efficient and effective physiotherapy care
- Lead ongoing quality improvement initiatives and contribute to innovative models of care across Parkes, Forbes and the wider District
- Manage team resources, recruitment, performance and development to build a high-performing physiotherapy workforce
- Provide expert consultative support to clinicians across multiple locations to ensure consistent, best-practice physiotherapy care
🌻 Why you’ll love working in Parkes & Forbes
Working across two vibrant rural communities, you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy and the chance to truly shape your service.
🌞 Parkes
- Known for The Dish, the iconic Parkes Radio Telescope
- A warm, welcoming community with excellent schools and new developments
- Relaxed rural living with affordable housing and short commutes
- Strong local sporting culture — netball, rugby league, cycling and more
🌿 Forbes
- A picturesque town built around stunning Lake Forbes
- Boutique shopping, local cafés, heritage streetscapes and friendly locals
- Access to beautiful walking tracks, fishing and outdoor recreation
- A supportive health service team known for collaboration and innovation
Together, Parkes and Forbes offer the perfect blend of country lifestyle, growing regional centres, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
🌟 What you’ll bring
- AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
- Demonstrated clinical expertise with experience in complex acute care
- Strong leadership capability and confidence managing team resources
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and service improvement
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for education, mentorship and building capability in others
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
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To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kate Power on (02) 6861 2400 or at Kathryn.power@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
